Joey Beltdrives’ Bumpy Backspins – Beastie Boys – Hello Nasty (Released July 14th 1998)

Hello Nasty - Beastie Boys released 1998

There’s a line in Sure Shot, the opening track of 1994’s Ill Communication, that’s stuck with me for almost 30 years. Right near the very beginning MCA proclaims; “I’ve got more rhymes than I got grey hairs, and that’s a lot because I got my shares.” As a teenager it was incongruous to imagine that … Read more

EP Review: 20HZ (Remixes) – Capricorn – R&S Records

20HZ Remixes - Capricorn - R&S Records 2023

20HZ Remixes EP – Capricorn. Released June 16th 2023 on R&S Records 20HZ by Capricorn is a 90s anthem which has once again been given the remix treatment on this 30th anniversary release from R&S Records.  The track was first recorded in 1992 by Dutch engineer/producer Hans Weekhout, making the track now 31 years old. … Read more

Joey Beltdrives’ Bumpy Backspins: Selected Ambient Works 85–92 – Aphex Twin – 1992

Selected Ambient Works 1 Aphex Twin 1992

Selected Ambient Works 85–92 – Aphex Twin – Released 9th November 1992, Apollo Records / R&S Records Selected Ambient Works 85–92 (or SAW I for short) is the debut album from Richard D. James, better known as Aphex Twin. 30 years on from its release this chillout classic remains his most beloved album and regularly … Read more

Joey Beltdrives’ Bumpy Backspins: Experience – The Prodigy – 1992

The Prodigy Experience - 1992 XL Recordings

Experience – The Prodigy – Released September 28th, 1992, XL Recordings Experience, also known as The Prodigy Experience, is the 1992 debut album by British electronica group, The Prodigy. Prior to Experience, XL Recordings already had a string of rave hits under its belt including EPs from Ellis D, John & Julie, Cubic 22 and … Read more